Monday, December 1, 2008

Hot like fire...

It's been FOREVER since I have posted...I've been pretty busy though. I have to share a few comments my kiddos have said recently. The other day Baylee & I were watching the Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders on CMT & I asked her, "do you want to be a cheerleader?" She looked at me & said, "No." I said, "What do you want to be?" And, with the sweetest little voice she replied, "Like mama, a pretty girl!" Isn't that so stinkin' sweet? Then she was poking my boobies---I know---weird!! But what was so funny is that while she was doing it I asked her if mommy had little boobies or big boobies & she smiled really big & said BIG boobies!! She knows just what to say, already!!
Bryce is a HUGE ET & Ironman fan. The other day my mom & dad asked him what color ET's heart was & he said, "Hot---like Fire." So cute!! Then as my parents were driving down the road after dark, Bryce sat up really big & pointed at the head lights of an oncoming car & said, "LOOK, it's a lightening bug!"
They are so cute!! Ornery but so clever!! They have the biggest imaginations too!!
We put up our Christmas tree tonight & the rest of the decorations inside. Bryan is going to put up the lights outside tomorrow since it's supposed to be pretty warm.
I love Christmas time!! Hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving---we sure did!

Sunday, September 28, 2008

I have a new name

Baylee has officially given me a new name, Momo (the last "o" is a long o sound). And when she says it she really exaggerates the mo part of it!! My babies really crack me up. It's so cool to see their different personalities really come out. I do have to confess that my children are picking up bad words, from thier father---not from me. Seriously!! Anyhow, the other day when I went to pick them up from school their teacher told me that today at lunch Baylee told another child, Kenny, (with a straight face) that she was going to spank his ass!! WHAT?!?!?! AWFUL...I know!! The teacher said she had to force a straight face & tell Baylee not to say bad words. And then, my son, started saying shit at the farm over & over again!! Have we created monsters with potty mouths!! They haven't said any in a while so we're hoping they have moved on to better words to repeat!! They really repeat anything and everything. One more thing, the other day Baylee was plucking the petals off my flowers outside & I said " Baylee, is that necessary?" And she looked at me & repeated exactly what I had said!! They are a mess & make me laugh everyday! I really thank God for them everyday. You're right Trisha...I'd rather have my hands full than empty any day of the week!! They are blessings & I'm so proud to be a mommy!!

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Have to share...

I have to share this with all of you because it was soooo sweet. This morning I decided to do my hair curly since it was raining outside. I don't do my hair curly that often. So, when I went to get Baylee out of bed after she had been calling for me for a few minutes, I turned on the light, & the first thing she said with a great big smile was, "Mom, you look so pretty!!" AHHHH! It made me melt. She's already learning what to say to mom! :) I love my babies!

Saturday, September 6, 2008

Quick update & lets play the memory game too!

This will probably be short b/c I'm soooo tired ( Haha, that makes me laugh b/c every morning when I have to wake Baylee up she says, "mom, I'm so tired---very dramatic---soooo funny). Did you notice she said mom & not mommy or mama...yeah she is 2 & calls me mom & Bryan dad...like a big kid. Bryce still says mommy & mama. Today was our second day of our big garage sale. We did pretty well...sold a lot of baby stuff!! Bryan wants to do it again tomorrow(that would be his first full day b/c yesterday he managed to dissapear for all but 2 hours of it & was at work today) but I'm garage saled out...he can do it if he wants. School has started & I"ve been busy. I"m really behind b/c I took this past week off. Bryce had ear tubes Tuesday. He's doing well with that & I've even noticed an improvement with his articulation. He has a sore throat today & hasn't wanted much to eat. Poor baby. I hate it when they are sick --- I feel helpless. And, to top it off Bryan was at the fire station so it's just me. I know he can't help it but it seems like he's always gone when I need him, ya know??? I'll try to post more this week. Now lets play a game...
Okay! I played this on April & Trisha's blog, now I have to post on mine! It was fun, so now it’s my turn to see what memories you have of me.It’s game time! Here’s how to play…
1. As a comment on my blog leave a memory that you have of me. It doesn’t matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!
2. Now you have to re-post these instructions on your blog and see who leaves a memory about you!
Have fun and BE KIND!!!!
~~~Nat

Friday, August 22, 2008

ANNOYING MOTHERS

Sorry I haven't posted in a while, but with school starting back it's been a little hectic. Speaking of school, I'm trying new ways of lecturing to my students & I don't think they're liking it. They just want me to tell them what they "need" to know for the test. Well, don't we all, however there have been several studies saying that active learning is a much better way for students to learn & retain what they have learned. Last year I did a lot more passive teaching with lectures & instead I tried to spice it up with class activities & case studies that they can work on in groups & really try to apply their knowledge this year. Long story short, I guess I'm going to incorporate both lecture & activities to hopefully reach every learning style. It's just frustrating!!
Nuff of that!! Baylee has completed her second week of dance & is cuter than ever. She really doesn't get into what the teacher is showing her instead her & a couple of others like to slide around on the floor....o well atleast they're having fun. Which brings me to a conversation that I overheard 2 moms saying that really made me roll my eyes. I was sitting in the lobby watching Bay in her class on the TV & these 2 moms (who appeared to be a little high maintenance in my opinion) started discussing how dancing is the only option that their girls have, Mia & Avery, & that if they decide they don't want to dance there will be consequences. They went on to say that dancing is will be their everything & that their girls may play another sport but dance will remain #1....ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!??? PSYCHO!!! Oh and the girls, Mia & Avery, are only 3!! Give me a break!! They reminded me of the moms on Dr Phil who are living thru their children. My motto is & will always be with Bryce & Baylee that once they start a season or a session they must finish that & can not quit in the middle, however, if they don't like it & don't want to do it I can't even imagine forcing them to do it!!
Moving on, Bryce gets ear tubes on the Sept 2 & they may take out his adenoids too...I'm a little nervous...imagine that??? Me---nervous??!! HAHAHA!!! So say a little prayer for him please that he'll be okay. I know he will, this is sooo minor, but it's still my baby!
Well, I better get off her & head to my meeting!!

Monday, August 11, 2008

A little stressed out!

I have to report back to Rose tomorrow for meetings & such before we start teaching again next week. I'm feeling a little overwhelmed & under prepared for this semester. We switched books so I need to redo my powerpoints to match the book....I try to do & the students seem to appreciate that as well. So, I guess I'll spend the next 4 days doing that. It won't be that bad once I get started!!
Well, last night Bryan was at the fire station so I was "single-mommin'" it!! I just wanted to mention that it was an awesome night. Bryce & Baylee did soooo well & played together like they were friends & not brother & sister!! It was wonderful...and then against Bryans will, I let them sleep with me!! Therefore, tonight will probably be hell getting them to sleep in their room!! Maybe not though...we'll see!!
Bryan has been cleaning out our garage today getting all are junk in one pile to sale at the neighborhood garage sale in September...I can't wait to get rid of all our crap!! Of course though, when we start cleaning things out Bryan wants to chunk it & take up all the time looking at it or reading old papers...I'm soooo bad at hanging on to things that I REALLY do NOT need!!
My mom just found out she is a diabetic & we're all sad about that. It can be managed with the proper diet & exercise & she has been trying. So if you all could say a little prayer for her!!
Better get off here for now!! Tah Tah!! Oh & GO USA....I LOVE the summer olympics!!

Saturday, August 9, 2008

Saturday

Wow! I'm impressed with myself...I'm actually updating 2 days in a row!! WOOOHOOO!! I got Baylee enrolled in dance this morning & then we went to Showbiz to get tap shoes. Of course, she loved her shoes but wanted a bag too...I told her heck no!! That place is so expensive. I don't know if she'll even like to dance so I"m sure as heck not paying $25 for a dance bag too. She has one at home that will work just fine!! Bryce hung out with Bryan playing outside with his trucks. Then we all laid down for a nap & Bryce only slept for 1 hour...they usually sleep close to 3 hours...I really hope we're not getting out of the long nap mode, however, i know it's possible. So Bryce & I are up watching cartoon network. We took a bath but I'm thinking that me need to stop as he has developed this obsession with "booties" (boobies)!! He likes to grab them & thinks its funny!! So I quickly have to redirect him!! My little man!! Baylee is still snoozing away. We are going to a housewarming party tonight & actually have a sitter all night!! We're pretty pumped abou that!!

Friday, August 8, 2008

Good morning!!

Thanks to my friend of 29 years, April, I have started a blog page. I think it will be fun & therapeutic since I will be able to just type what I am feeling. I start back teaching at Rose State on Tuesday. I'm looking forward to that however I don't feel as prepared as I should. O-well...I'll get it all sorted out sooner or later. Baylee enrolls for dance in the morning. I've already gotten her leotards & tights & she is sooooo stinkin' cute in them. I ordered ballet shoes the other day & got an email today saying something went wrong with the process so I have to reorder...hopefully we'll get them by next Thursday (her 1st day of class). There is not much you can put 2 year old boys in, so Bryce has been going with his daddy to the high school wrestling practices. He even has his own little wrestling shoes....I don't really want him to wrestle, but it's looking like he already likes it...we'll see!! Bryan passed his EMT test...YEAH. He took it yesterday (it's required by the Fire Department). So now, he really will be OFFICIAL after Nov. 2nd!! I might also add that my kiddos are in the terrible 2's for sure. Baylee has been REALLY testing me & telling me "I don't want to" in a sassy voice. I feel like all they do is wine, cry, and throw fits!! I'm exaggerating...they do laugh & play and are so stinkin' cute, but I'm just at my witts end on the attitude!!! Any advice???? That's all for now...we'll post later!!